Huawei partners to boost ICT skills development
There is critical shortage of skilled ICT professionals in Sub-Saharan Africa which hampers the growth of a thriving ICT sector and drive economic growth. To address this skills shortage, Huawei has launched an ICT Talent Ecosystem Program for Sub-Sahara Africa at...
Cyber risk ranked #1 for educational sector
Cyber threats are no longer a rarity, they are expected. With recent ransomware attacks such as WannaCry and NotPetya, the potential theft or leakage of data, particularly confidential information in an educational setting, should be top of the list in risk planning....
SA academic wins global innovation award
A UNISA technology administrator has received the prestigious Turnitin 2018 Global Innovation Awards which recognizes educators, technology administrators, institutions, and students who are passionate about academic integrity and champion the innovative and effective...
Why Chromebook is top of the class
Chromebook has been labelled by educators as the essential classroom tool. In a recent study by Acer, the European Schoolnet Educational Netbook Pilot of 2010, 74% of European-based teachers who participated in the study believed that netbooks in classrooms will allow...
Cranfield Aviation Training launches e-learning
At Cranfield Aviation Training, more than 6 000 students are certified per year. With over 80 courses available to all flight deck, cabin crew personnel and flight engineers, Cranfield has remained relevant and embraced all advancements in the aviation industry over...
SMEs to transform SA’s education sector
The education sector in South Africa remains a catch-22, with public schools struggling to yield positive results and private schools being too costly for many South African households to afford. This challenge, however, signals a gap in the market and provides an...
Eskom supports Free State Mathematics Festival
The Eskom Development Foundation has provided support and funding to the Free State Mathematics Festival which was held on 10 - 11 October 2018 at the Bon Hotel in Bloemfontein. The Mathematics competition was created for Grade 8 - 11 learners from schools across the...
SA-based Tari Labs unveils free online university
Tari Labs University aims to become a go-to destination for easily-accessible learning material for blockchain, digital currency and digital assets, from beginner to advanced level. This is according to Tari Lab's senior contributor, Cayle Sharrock, who says the...
Technology transforming education
Technology is transforming every aspect of education, from the way in which students learn, to the way teachers educate. From the classroom to the exam hall, and the library to the lecture theatre, technology is the driving force behind a change in the fundamental...
Zibuza.net nominated or prestigious award
Zibuza.net was nominated as best national digital solution for South Africa for the international World Summit Awards (WSA). The World Summit Awards are a global initiative selecting digital innovation making positive impact on society. With this nomination in the...
The non-profit charity school that is changing South Africa
Christel House is not just another school for impoverished students. It delivers dynamic systemic change to the problems that keep our people chained in poverty and crime. The day starts at 7 am. Children arrive on buses from nearby communities such as Philippi, Langa...
Is your business cyber resilient?
With data being likened to the oil of the digital age, decision-makers cannot afford to ignore evolving cyber threats especially given recent examples of ransomware attacks targeting local companies. Ralph Berndt, director of sales at cyber resilience expert Syrex,...